New Year New Responses
Author:
January 05, 2026
The new
year doesn’t change leadership — choices do. January
doesn’t erase hard conversations, messy processes, or growing pains. But it does give us a chance to reset how we respond. This year
let’s choose our responses with intention.
We want to
say, “This shouldn’t be this hard.”
So instead we say, “Growth is rarely easy.”
We want to
say, “Why can’t they just get it right?”
So instead we say, “How can we lead this better?”
We want to
say, “I don’t have time for this.”
So instead we say, “This moment is the work.”
We want to
say, “This meeting could’ve been an email.”
So instead we say, “What clarity are we actually creating here?”
We want to
say, “I’ve said this at least five times.”
So instead we say, “What’s missing in how I'm communicating it?”
We want to
say, “Did anyone read the message?”
So instead we say, “How can I make this clearer or simpler?”
We want to
say, “We just fixed this.”
So instead we say, “Change takes repetition.”
We want to
say, “I do not have the bandwidth for this.”
So instead we say, “What can realistically wait?”
We want to
say, “I’ll believe it when I see it.”
So instead we say, “I'll see it when I believe it.”
We want to
say, “They should know better.”
So instead we say, “Maybe I can teach it better.”
We want to
say, “It’s just business.”
So instead we say, “It’s about people.”
We want to
say, “I'm fine.”
So instead we say, “I could use a minute.”
We want to
say, “I’ll handle it myself.”
So instead we say, “Let’s do it together.”
We want to
say, “This isn’t my problem.”
So instead we say, “This is my team.”
Leadership
in the new year won’t be perfect — but it can be patient, humble, and
intentional. Here’s to
a year of choosing better words — and becoming better leaders together.
“Everyone
should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” James 1:19
Small
seeds. Big impact.
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#NewYearLeadership #FaithAtWork #ServantLeadership
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